ตังค์
money [casual]
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A casual, everyday word for money in general.
short form of สตางค์
money [casual]
Money in general, referred to in a casual and conversational way.
Learning notes
Explanation
ตังค์ is an informal word commonly used when talking about money with friends or family. Frequent combinations include มีตังค์ (have money), ไม่มีตังค์ (have no money), ใช้ตังค์ (spend money), and เก็บตังค์ (save money). The word is historically related to สตางค์, but in modern conversation it normally means money in general, not specifically the satang currency unit.
Usage
It is common in relaxed conversations about cash on hand, shopping, meal costs, transportation expenses, saving, and other everyday money matters.
Caution
In official documents, banking, contracts, and formal business contexts, the standard word เงิน is more appropriate. The formal name of the currency subdivision “satang” is สตางค์; 100 สตางค์ equals 1 บาท.
Differences from similar words
1 money [casual] synonyms
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เงิน is the standard general word for money and works in both everyday and formal contexts. ตังค์ has much the same meaning but is distinctly more casual and conversational.